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A-LevelPhysicsParticle physics9702/23 · May/June 2017 · Q73 Marks

The following particles are used to describe the structure of an atom. electron neutron proton quark The following equation represents the decay of a nucleus of ²⁷Co to form nucleus Q by β⁻ emission. ²⁷Co→AQ + β⁻ + x

  1. (a)Underline the fundamental particles in the above list.[1]
  2. (b)(i)Complete Fig. 7.1.[1]
  3. (b)(ii)State the name of the particle x.[1]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. 7(a) electron and quark both underlined/clearly indicated and no others
  2. 7(b)(i) value A 60
  3. 7(b)(i) B 28
  4. 7(b)(i) both correct
  5. 7(b)(ii) (electron) antineutrino

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Topic
Particle physics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Structured question, 3 marks.
Source
A-Level Physics, May/June 2017 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 7.

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